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Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Kaharian ng Saudi Arabia
سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى المملكة العربية السعودية
Coat of arms of the Republic of the Philippines
Incumbent
Vacant
since July 1, 2022
Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Philippines, Riyadh
StyleHis/Her Excellency
Reports toDepartment of Foreign Affairs
SeatRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
NominatorSecretary for Foreign Affairs
Appointer
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderLininding Pangandaman[1]
FormationDecember 23, 1973
WebsitePhilippine Embassy, Riyadh

The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Kaharian ng Saudi Arabia; Arabic: سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى المملكة العربية السعودية : safir jumhuriat alfilibiyn ladaa almamlakat alearabiat alsaeudia) is the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As Head of Mission, the Philippine ambassador is the official representative of the President of the Philippines and the government of the Philippines to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The first Philippine ambassador to Saudi Arabia, H.E. Lininding Pangandaman,[1] served in the former Saudi capital, Jeddah, following the establishment of the Philippine Embassy in the Kingdom in 1973. The embassy is now located in the Diplomatic Quarter district in Riyadh.[2][3]

List of Heads of Mission

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Ambassador / Head of Mission Tenure Note(s) References
Lininding Pangandaman 1973–1981 [1]
Benjamin Romualdez 1981–1982 [4]
Alejandro Yango 1982–1985 [5][6]
Mauyag Tamano 1985–1989 [7]
Abraham Rasul 1989–1993 [8]
Romulo Espaldon 1993–1999 [9]
Rafael Seguis 1999–2002 [10]
Bahnarim Guinomla 2002–2006 [9]
Antonio Villamor 2006–2010 [11]
Ezzedin Tago 2010–2016 [12]
Iric Arribas 2016–2017 Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. [13]
Adnan Alonto 2017–2022 Recalled following the circulation of the video showing his wife openly campaigning for a presidential candidate.[14] [15]
Rommel Romato 2022– Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. [16]
Raymond Balatbat Ambassador-designate [17]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Former ARMM Gov Pangandaman dies". Rappler. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Historical Background". Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ^ "DFA Directory". Department of Foreign Affairs. Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  4. ^ Balana, Cynthia (29 February 2012). "The man who wore no socks laid to rest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  5. ^ "International Year of the Child celebrated at the Jharna-Kala Gallery". World Harmony Run. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Brief Profile of International Philippine School in Jeddah". Philippine Schools Overseas. Philippine Schools Overseas. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  7. ^ Macabalang, Ali (28 June 2016). "MSU cites Saudi Arabia's support in making it 2nd largest university in PH". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Rasul, 80". The Philippine Star. 19 September 2002. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Former Philippine Envoy To Riyadh Dies At 79". Arab News. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  10. ^ Malasig, Carol (14 September 2013). "Rafael Seguis: Diplomat on a mission". Rappler. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  11. ^ Javellana-Santos, Julie (5 October 2006). "Commission Confirms Nomination Of Philippine Envoy To Saudi Arabia". Arab News. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Phil Ambassador and Saudi Ministry of Health discuss Phil-KSA relations". Asia Society. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Philippines, Pakistani officials discuss issues of workers in Saudi Arabia". AlArabiya News. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  14. ^ Cheng, Willard (5 March 2022). "DFA orders envoy in Saudi to return to PH after wife campaigns for presidential bet". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Three planes to fly home remains of Filipinos from Saudi Arabia". Al Jazeera. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  16. ^ Aben, Ellie (4 June 2023). "Philippine immigration runs special arrangements for thousands of Hajj pilgrims". Arab News. Arab News. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  17. ^ Crisostomo, Shiela (10 June 2024). "Balatbat appointed Philippine envoy to Saudi Arabia". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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